Composer

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Clara Wieck Schumann

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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Jun 1853

Publication Date

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1855

Average_duration

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4:37

Clara Wieck Schumann's 'Romance for piano in G minor, Op. 21/3' was composed in 1853 and premiered in Leipzig the same year. The piece is a solo piano work and consists of a single movement. The 'Romance' is characterized by its lyrical and expressive melody, which is introduced in the opening bars and is developed throughout the piece. The piece is in G minor, which gives it a melancholic and introspective quality. The use of rubato, or the stretching and contracting of the tempo, is also a prominent feature of the 'Romance', which adds to its emotional depth. The piece is structured in a ternary form, with a central section that contrasts with the opening and closing sections. The central section is in G major and provides a moment of respite from the melancholic mood of the rest of the piece. The opening and closing sections are similar in character, with the melody returning in a slightly altered form at the end of the piece. The 'Romance' is a testament to Clara Wieck Schumann's skill as a composer and pianist. It showcases her ability to create a beautiful and expressive melody while also demonstrating her technical prowess on the piano. The piece is a staple of the Romantic piano repertoire and continues to be performed and admired today.

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